Mansfield Nordic Club

MNC Family yard sale drop-off
2015-06-05 | Longenbach House, 118 Southridge Road, Williston, VT, 05495, United States
Donation of items for MNC Family yard sale, 4pm-7pm at the Longenbach house in Williston.
Location is 118 Southridge Road, the first house in the development off of Rt 2 between Taft Corners and Williston Village.
Volunteers please us the following link to sign-up
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e48aba928a3f85-mncfamily

MNC Family Yardsale
2015-06-06 | Longenbach House, 118 Southridge Road, Williston, VT, 05495, United States
Join Mansfield Nordic in a fun event that combines spring cleaning, fundraising and a fun community event! This yardsale will take place at the Longenbach house on June 6th as part of a larger, community-wide sale in Williston’s Southridge neighborhood.
MNC families may donate goods to sell on Friday afternoon from 4pm to 7pm. Donations could be ski- or sport-specific or just quality household items…for example, coach Adam is looking to part with a waffle iron and some T-shirts. Items will be sorted and priced for sale the next day, and all proceeds will go toward the club! Volunteers to help sort and price items on Friday evening are welcome; see volunteer sign-up link below.
The main event will take place on Saturday, when the big sale gets underway. The MNC tent and banner will be on-site…please feel free to stop by and enjoy the scene, or even shop at the other sales at other sales in the neighborhood.
All unsold items will be donated to local charities, or (for non-clothing items) responsibly disposed of by Adam after the event.
For more information on how to get involved, please contact Adam: adamRterko@gmail.com
Volunteers please us the following link to sign-up
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e48aba928a3f85-mncfamily

MNC Summer Kick-off bike/BBQ
2015-06-07 | Henry/Solow’s, 209 Coyote Ridge Rd , Hinesburg, 05661
Meet at the Hinesburg Community School at 9:30AM for ride. Tim will lead a 40-mile ride to the top of App Gap and back, and we will have a 2nd group that does a 16-mile loop on easier terrain.
After the ride we will head to the Solow/Henry residence (less than a mile away) for potluck-style picnic and swimming/ slip-and-slide!
Address = 209 Coyote Ridge Rd, Hinesburg.
Picnic starts @ noon.
WHAT TO BRING:
A dish to share (appetizer, salad, vegetable side, or dessert). We will provide drinks, burgers and paper goods. Your bathing suit and a towel!!
PLEASE RSVP TO:

First Day Junior Summer Training
2015-06-16 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Ethan Allen Training Facility, 113 Ethan Allen Rd., Jericho, VT, 05465, United States
For many years the Mansfield Nordic summer programs have been the bread-and-butter of the club. This summer our options for great training are similar to the programs of years past, with scheduling and pricing much the same. In addition, a limited amount of roller ski rentals are available.
The 2-day/week Intro program will be focused on athletes new to rollerskiing, with sessions at the car-free paved loop at the Ethan Allen Firing Range. Athletes in this program will develop skills like balance, agility and safe handling of rollerskis, and have the opportunity to work with experienced coaches. Practices will not be entirely rollerski focused, however, and there will be ample opportunity to also train alongside Comp Team athletes and take part in runs, drills, games and strength-building.
The 5-day/week Comp program will be focused on high-level training for more experienced rollerskiers and athletes with strong training backgrounds. Workouts will take place alongside the Intro team at the Range on Tues/Thurs, and across Chittenden County and beyond during other days. This group will build a strong fitness base through intervals, long-distance workouts, strength sessions and cross-training opportunities.
For experienced rollerskiers, we have also connected with the Ethan Allen Biathlon club to have Range access on Tues/Thurs afternoons as well as mornings to accommodate skiers with work or travel constraints (note that coach Terko will likely be the only coach at these sessions, therefore it is limited to experienced rollerskiers pending further coaching additions!).

MNC Open Workouts - Session 1 Bolton Hill Climb
2015-06-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Bolton Valley Ski Area, 4302 Bolton Valley Access rd, Bolton Vallet, VT, United States
Bolton Valley Hill Climb: Round 1
Join MNC for free open sessions of summer Nordic training! Open to all with no cost: BKL skiers, Juniors, Masters, parents and friends. Pass along and spread the word!
The first event of the series is the Bolton Valley Hill Climb (Round 1).
• A timed, mass-start uphill run from the base lodge to the summit of the mountain. Trail is mostly technical, rocky gravel and is all uphill…a true skier’s race.
• Nearly 1000′ elevation gain in 1.4 miles
• A pint of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream for anyone who breaks a respective course record!
Men’s record: Henry Harmeyer/Kai Richter (tie) – 14:24
Women’s record: Annavitte Rand – 19:41
Meet at the Base Lodge parking lot at 10AM. Session ends at 12 noon (with optional swim)

MNC Open Workouts - Session 2 Running and Bounding at Shelburne Farms
2015-07-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Shelburne Farms, 1611 Harbor Rd, Shelburne, VT, 05482, United States
Join MNC for open sessions of summer Nordic training! Open to all: BKL skiers, Juniors, Masters, parents and friends. Pass along and spread the word!
Session 2 Running and Bounding at Shelburne Farms
Group workout of continuous natural intervals: running flats, bounding uphills along the rolling terrain on the hills of Shelburne Farms
• Bounding or short alpine poles are recommended but are not required
• Swim at a secluded beach on the farm if weather is nice!
Meet at the gift shop/Harbor Road parking lot entrance at 10AM. Session ends at 11:30AM

1st Annual(?) Reverse Stowe Derby
2015-07-11 08:30 - 12:00 | Stow Community Church, 137 Main St, Stowe, 05672, United States
Saturday will be the first (annual?) Reverse Stowe Derby! This is a joint workout with Craftsbury and VTXC. We will be joined by Craftsbury coach Anna Schultz (hey, she sounds familiar!) and Rick Costanza (hey, he sounds familiar!) for a skate rollerski from downtown Stowe up the bike path to the base of the Toll Rd. From there we will switch to running gear en route to the top of Mt Mansfield! On the run down we can jump in the Bingham Falls swimming hole before a picnic along the park-side bike path!
Any MNC summer participants (both 2- and 5-day members), BKL skiers and Masters are welcome and encouraged to join in – for those that have not rollerskied yet there will be a ‘hike-only’ group. The plan right now is to gather at the Stowe Community Church at 8:30am for rollerski group, and the base of the Toll Rd at 9:30am for the hike-only group. We hope participants can bring a dish to share at the picnic afterward!
The Reverse Stowe Derby caps off 2 volume weeks in a row, a big push for great summer training!

HURT/MNC Camp 2015
2015-07-18 09:00 - 2015-07-23 19:00 | Camp Meadowbrook, 239 Meadowbrook Road, Queensbury, NY, 12804, United States
MNC is proud to announce a summer training camp opportunity in collaboration with the Hudson United Racing Team! “HURT” Camp is a long-running and popular summer training camp for skiers from across New York, and this year Mansfield Nordic is looking to add skiers from the Green Mountains to the mix!
The goal of this camp is “to bring High School aged athletes across the region together to improve the level of nordic racing in the winter.” Though some rollerski experience is needed, athletes at this camp range in ability from skiers new to the sport looking to move up the high school ranks to athletes who have been in the top 10 at Junior Nationals and the J2/Eastern High School Championships.
Coach Terko will join top coaches Dave Paarlberg-Kvaam (HURT Nordic coach), Callie Duglass (Colchester/VT Eastern High School Champs trip leader) and Bob Underwood (Queensbury High School coach) in leading rollerski sessions, trail runs, strength workouts and even an uphill mountain timetrial!
For MNC juniors attending this camp, coach Adam will have a van rented and will depart from the Shelburne United Methodist Church parking lot at 9AM on Saturday, July 18th.
For more detailed information and registration documents, please visit the HURT Nordic website and camp info page: HURT Camp 2015
Camp registration includes all lodging, travel, food and coaching costs.
Photos and recap from 2014 edition: HURT Camp 2014 recap

MNC Open Workouts - Session 3 Bounding Workout and VT Speedball World Championships
2015-08-05 16:00 - 17:30 | Mills Riverside Park, Route 15, Underhill, VT, 05489, United States
Join MNC for open sessions of summer Nordic training! Open to all: BKL skiers, Juniors, Masters, parents and friends. Pass along and spread the word!
Session 3: Bounding Workout and VT Speedball World Championships @ Mills Riverside Park

Bounding workout on the hills of Mills Riverside Park in Jericho/Underhill
Teams formed for 1st annual VT Speedball World Championships after workout
One full watermelon for winning team (sharing encouraged)!

Meet at Mills Riverside Park at 4pm Session ends at 5:30pm

MNC Open Workout - Session 4 Bolton Valley Hill Climb: Round 2
2015-08-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Bolton Valley Ski Area, 4302 Bolton Valley Access rd, Bolton Vallet, VT, United States
Bolton Valley Hill Climb: Round 2
Join MNC for open sessions of summer Nordic training! Open to all: BKL skiers, Juniors, Masters, parents and friends. Pass along and spread the word!
The first event of the series is the Bolton Valley Hill Climb Round 2.
• A timed, mass-start uphill run from the base lodge to the summit of the mountain. Trail is mostly technical, rocky gravel and is all uphill…a true skier’s race.
• Nearly 1000′ elevation gain in 1.4 miles
• A pint of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream for anyone who breaks a respective course record!
Men’s record: Henry Harmeyer/Kai Richter (tie) – 14:24
Women’s record: Annavitte Rand – 19:41
Meet at Base Lodge parking lot at 10AM Session ends at 12 noon (with optional swim)

Fall Program Begins!
2015-08-25 16:00 - 18:00 | The Range, Jericho, VT, United States
Junior Fall programs start up on August 25th! 4:00PM at the Range…time to train!
For more information on registration, visit the “Join MNC” page for Junior Fall Registration!

NYSEF Climb to the Castle Rollerski Race
2015-09-20 05:30 - 14:00 | Whiteface Mountain, Wilmington, NY, United States
[experienced rollerskiers only]

Race up the Whiteface Toll Road against some of the top skiers in the country! The US Ski Team will be in attendance, as well as the top-ranked national skiers, numerous junior clubs and collegiate racers!
This event takes place up a 5-mile stretch of freshly-paved road leading to the top of Whiteface Mountain in the Adirondacks…get ready for a lot of V1! This is an incredibly fun (and difficult) event that challenges all participants but, if the weather is good, offers a superb reward at the summit. Age group awards and snacks for all finishers are on-hand, as well as the chance to mingle with and get autographs from the US Ski Team.
If you’re attending…this means an early start but you can sleep on the car ride! We will depart from the Old Brick Store in Charlotte at 5:45AM on September 20th! The goal is to hit the first ferry to NY at 6AM, which should get us to the start by about 7:20 or 7:25 (race starts are 8AM for women and 8:10AM for men). We should return to Charlotte around 2-3PM.
REGISTRATION (Please put “MNC” under the club name!)

Caldwell Sport orders due
2015-09-21 08:00 - 17:00
Adam will make a trip down to Putney, VT to drop skis off with Zach Caldwell on this date (Monday, Sept 21). If you are interested in having your skis ground please make sure they are in Adam’s possession prior to this date!
For more info, see the blog/doc regarding stonegrinding HERE
Thanks!

1st Day of Masters Strength Training
2015-09-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Dee PT, 23 San Remo Dr #100, South Burlington, VT, VT, United States
Join us for weekly strength training at Dee PT. To sign-up click here.

Fischer Night @ Skirack
2015-10-18 14:00 - 19:00 | Skirack, 85 Main Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Come out to this traditional MNC season kick-off event at the Skirack in Burlington! Featuring snacks, professional ski-fitting, exceptional deals from our partners at Skirack, talks from coaches and more! CLICK HERE TO VIEW FLYER

NWVE 1 Mile Uphill Rollerski TT
2015-10-25 08:00 - 17:00
Join NWVE for some rollerski races right on the Burlington bike path behind UVM! More info can be found at the NWVE website:
Time Trial Info
Registration (Day-of-race registration also available!)

BKL Informational Meeting
2015-10-30 17:30 - 18:30 | Williston Central School, 195 Central School Dr,, Williston, VT, 05495, United States
Come join Coach Adam and Coach Rosemary for an informative discussion on the season ahead for BKL skiers and families! This event coincides with our Fall Friday program and will be held indoors at WCS. We have reserved a large room right near the entrance: head in the main building entrance and take an immediate left to the large cafeteria-style room across from the Front Office (there will be a sign directing you there).
Our meeting will begin at 5:30 and conclude by 6:30, with time for questions afterward!

Last Day to Order MNC Winter Apparel
2015-10-31
Last day to order MNC Winter Apparel. For more information click here.

MNC does NENSA Peak Weekend!
2015-11-01 09:00 - 15:00
Calling MNC skiers of all ages! Join in for a hike up Mt Mansfield on Sunday, November 1st, to celebrate NENSA’s Peak Weekend event!

This fundraiser/friendly competition encourages ski clubs all over New England to summit mountains on Halloween weekend and share photos from their trip. The club with the largest percentage of members atop a peak will receive a special “Peak Weekend” flag for their district at the BKL Festival in spring! There are also lots of other prizes and ways to participate, including a trail-mix recipe contest…any top MNC chefs out there?
Learn more about the event by clicking HERE
Join MNC coaches Adam, Rosemary and Rick in Underhill to reach the top of Mount Mansfield…it only makes sense that our club climbs the peak of our namesake!
For meeting up:

Meet at the Stevensville Road trailhead parking lot at 9:30am

Various groups can take a few different trails based on ability and experience. All routes lead to the summit where we will take our group photo…be sure to wear MNC apparel and show your club pride! Bring a lunch for after the hike, or a few dollars for some pizza in town afterward. Let’s get a big crowd!
MNC juniors atop Mansfield earlier this summer…let’s bring the flag back to the top with a bigger crew!

Rossignol Team Day at Skirack
2015-11-07 10:00 - 18:00 | Skirack, 85 Main Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Visit Skirack on Saturday, November 7th for expert fitting, special pricing and great info on Rossignol Nordic gear! This event is open to the public and is a great way to learn more about the company, get some great products and see some new developments from Rossi.
Click to see flyer and learn more: SkiRack Rossignol team day
This event will be from 1oam to 6pm!

MNC Annual Meeting
2015-11-07 12:00 - 18:00 | Underhill Center Town Hall, 12 Pleasant Valley Rd, Underhill, VT, United States
Save the date for this exciting MNC season kick-off event!
Our first ever Annual Meeting is open to all current and prospective members, and is a great way to meet or reconnect with club members as well as to learn more about our upcoming winter programs and events. This event will take place at the Underhill Town Center Hall and feature a group fitness activity, a pot luck dinner, a club presentation and an exciting guest speaker. Save this link since we will continue to post more details as we get close to the event.
Schedule:
12:00 PM Arrive at at Underhill Town Hall for group activities (place pot luck food in Town Hall kitchen)
12:30 PM Meet at Mills Riverside Park for a group Hash Run!
3:00 PM Annual Meeting Presentation by Club President Kort Longenbach and Executive Director/Head Coach Adam Terko about what’s new with MNC and this years programs.
3:30 PM Opening Remarks
4:00 PM Guest Speaker: Pavel Cenkl Presentation Iceland’s Climate Run – Rebound and Resilience – Poster 1
4:30 -5:30 PM Pot Luck meal and social gathering
RSVP & Potluck Sign-Up
This event will be limited to 110 people. Feel free to bring your friends who may be interested in joining MNC. RSVP is required and please also sign-up for the potluck.
To RSVP, look for an email from Evite at the email you used when signing up for MNC. If you didn’t get an Evite invitation, please send your updated email to sue.bentlage@comcast.net
To Sign Up for the Potluck click here.
What is a Hash Run?
A hash run is designed to engage runners of all ages and levels to follow a marked course with many options but only one correct route to finish. A very fun event for all abilities Or more specifically…
At a hash, one or more members (“hares”) lay a trail, which is then followed by the remainder of the group (the “pack” or “hounds”). Sawdust, flour, chalk, and toilet paper are used to mark the trail. The trail periodically ends at a “check” and the pack must find where it begins again; often the trail includes false trails, short cuts, dead ends, back checks, and splits. These features are designed to keep the pack together despite differences in fitness level or running speed, as front-runners are forced to slow down to find the “true” trail, allowing stragglers to catch up.
Pavel Cenkl
Pavel, a faculty member in Environmental Humanities at Sterling College, went the extra mile for climate resilience—171 extra miles!
Cenkl will take us on his 275 km (170.8 mile), 3-day solo run across Iceland, from the Atlantic to the Arctic, in June 2015 to highlight the role that athletes and adventurers play in building climate resistance. His multi-media presentation will be on interest to any outdoor enthusiast. The run follows an ancient Viking path along both trails and roads among rivers, waterfalls, glaciers, thermal springs, and through a high desert. Cenkl chose Iceland for this project because “the Arctic is among the places on earth where climate change is most apparent and most pronounced.

Ski waxing and hotbox event
2015-11-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Henry/Solow’s, 209 Coyote Ridge Rd , Hinesburg, 05661
Bring your skis to the Henry/Solow house for an afternoon of ski waxing and hotbox treatment…the best way to get your skis prepared for the upcoming season! Our hot box is a high-quality piece of equipment crafted by Don Harmeyer and built based on Zach Caldwell’s exacting specifications!
This event will feature lunch and snacks.
Coach Adam will give a short talk on how the hotbox works and what the results are for your skis, as well as a quick wax clinic. Tables, profiles, irons and tools will be provided (thanks Toko!).
There will be some wax on hand, but you are encouraged to bring your own warm/yellow glide wax and colder/blue glide wax.

(note: this is not the actual MNC hotbox)

Toko Wax Clinic with Dave and Adam
2015-11-17 16:00 - 19:00 | The Range, Jericho, VT, United States
What: A wax clinic covering all you need to know about glide and kick waxing, featuring hands-on learning and expertise from Toko Tech Team representative Dave Boucher and MNC Head Coach Adam Terko! Bring your skis (and some wax…it does not need to be Toko!) to get them prepared for the season ahead. The snow has hit the mountains and we will hopefully be skiing before long!
When: November 17th
Where: The Walker Building at the Range
Schedule:
JUNIOR/YOUTH clinic: 5pm-5:45pm
ADULT/MASTERS clinic: 6-6:45pm
Refreshments and small goodies from Toko will be on-hand!
To learn more about waxing, watch some great videos courtesy of Toko at www.tokous.com

MNC Thanksgiving Camp @ Craftsbury
2015-11-25 12:00 - 2015-11-29 14:00 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
Our camp for Juniors is a great way to get a jump on the season. This popular camp at Craftsbury usually sells out but there are still spots available. For more information e-mail coach Adam Terko at
2015 Mansfield Thanksgiving Camp Schedule

First Day of Winter Programs
2015-12-01 15:45 - 19:00 | Ethan Allen Training Facility, 113 Ethan Allen Rd., Jericho, VT, 05465, United States
This week is the official start of our Range based Winter Programs. (Friday Foxes start 12/11).
As a reminder to all Masters, Junior and BKL members, please check the blogs prior to practice for the latest on ski conditions and technique of choice. Checking the blogs is especially important in the early season as Range status and snow conditions can change dramatically throughout the day.

Coaches Technique Clinic at Craftsbury
2015-12-06 14:00 - 15:30 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
Join Coach Adam for an on-snow clinic all about teaching technique! We will go over drills from an introductory to expert level, and have some fun trying them out on ourselves. Games, speeds, skills, angles, body position, video review, and even a few tricks will keep things interesting!
This clinic will be held at Craftsbury on Sunday, December 6th from 2pm-3:30pm (later if the skiing is good!)
All MNC coaches of all levels and ages (and other coaches: pass the word around!) are encouraged to attend. This clinic will be free but will require a trail pass or membership.
Hope to see you there!

MNC Toko Wax Orders - Last Day
2015-12-07
MNC is powered by TOKO!
As a member of our club, you can get some great deals! TOKO has generously offered a 30% discount on wax, tools and softgoods through a one-time ordering process this fall.
Step 1) Browse the catalog below and read about all of the products offered
Step 2) Download and fill out one of the forms below (hardgood, softgood, or both) to specify your order
Step 3) Submit your order to Dave Boucher electronically (.xls preferred please) by MONDAY, DECEMBER 7th! davidnboucher@comcast.net
Step 4) Your order of goods will need to be picked up and paid for at Skirack. Orders will be in before the first Eastern Cup race weekend!
For more information on TOKO please visit www.tokous.com
ORDER FORMS
Toko Softgoods Catalog
Toko Softgoods Order Form
Toko Wax/Tools Order Form

Friday Foxes - First Day
2015-12-11 15:30 - 16:45 | Underhill Central School, 6 Irish Settlement Rd, Underhill Center, VT, 05490, United States
We are on this Friday Dec. 11, for Day 1 at our new location! Danny Clayton and Eric Barker and the MMU nordic team have been working hard to get our new trails cleared and set for the Friday Foxes to hit the trails. Meet us by the baseball dugout behind the school at 3:40 so we can explore the new trails, play lots of games and choreograph a snow dance.

Please come prepared with appropriate shoes to run and play, warm clothes, rain jackets, and/or hats & mittens, we will not let a little rain and cold weather scare us away. Please keep an eye on your email for possible cancellations. (You may send direct email inquiries to eden_shullenberg@hotmail.com)

IF YOU HAVE NOT HAD TIME TO SIGN UP YET, or know someone who hasn’t, sign up is still available online at Join MNC

Finally, as a part of the Mansfield Nordic Club (MNC) now, you will receive weekly email newsletters on Sunday evening, with the latest information of what is going on in the the club, happenings for the upcoming week, and all the contact info you will need. Please keep an eye on your email for these newsletters. Feel free to contact Eden Shullenberger (eden_shullenberg@hotmail.com), Dan Clayton (dannyc4@comcast.net), or Adam Terko (adamterko@gmail.com) with any questions.

See you Friday!

Craftsbury Demo Days
2015-12-12 - 2015-12-13 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
Come out for a ski at Craftsbury on Saturday and/or Sunday, December 12th/13th and check out some new gear! Skirack, Caldwell Sport and Salomon will be on-site, offering a chance to try out the latest skis and gear.
While you’re there, check out the first high school and middle school races of the season! Please note, the trails will be open only to competitors from 11:00am to 2:00pm!

Toko Order pickup @ Skirack
2015-12-17 | Skirack, 85 Main Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
The MNC Toko Order has been placed! If you ordered some wax, tools, softgoods or more this season, you can stop by Skirack on Thursday, December 17th to pick up and complete payment for your order. Just in time for the NENSA Eastern Cup Openers at Craftsbury!
A big thank-you goes out to Toko and Skirack for their generous support of our programs!
